Conferences & Events

ALA, its Divisions, Round Tables and Affiliates host many conferences, and in-person and online events to showcase cutting-edge developments in library advocacy, information literacy, and many other areas of interest.
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ALA Annual Conference 2025: Registration is now open!

Take your library vision to the next level at the ALA 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition! Connect with forward-thinking librarians from around the globe and explore new possibilities for the future of libraries. This dynamic event brings together thousands of library professionals and friends of libraries to exchange innovative ideas and turn them into impactful action.

Whether you're reinventing library services, launching exciting new programs, or tackling challenges head-on, ALA Annual is designed to spark collaboration, inspire fresh insights, and equip you with the best strategies for your library's future.

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Chapter and Affiliate Conferences

21
May
22
May

Conference

Rhode Island Library Association Conference

29
May
31
May

Conference

New Jersey Library Association Conference

07
Aug
09
Aug

Conference

Pacific Northwest Library Association Virtual Conference

03
Sep
05
Sep

Conference

Colorado Association of Libraries Conference

24
Sep
25
Sep

Conference

Wyoming Library Association Conference

01
Oct
03
Oct

Conference

Virginia Library Association Conference

01
Oct
03
Oct

Conference

Tri-Conference of North Dakota, South Dakota and Mountain Plains Library Associations

01
Oct
03
Oct

Conference

Iowa Library Association Conference

08
Oct
10
Oct

Conference

Georgia Library Association Conference

09
Oct
10
Oct

Conference

Minnesota Library Association Conference

Celebration Days & Promotional Events

01
Jun
30
Jun

Celebration

Find resources to celebrate Rainbow Book Month in your school library.

01
Jun
30
Jun

Celebration

Find resources to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in your school library.

01
Jun
30
Jun

Celebration

Find information and resources to celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

01
Jun
30
Jun

Celebration

Find information and resources to celebrate Audiobook Appreciation Month with learners in your school library.

14
Jun

Celebration

District of Columbia Library Association Annual Membership Banquet

20
Jun

Celebration

Resources to share with your learners in recognition of World Refugee Day.

01
Sep

Celebration

Library Card Sign-Up Month is a national public awareness campaign started in 1987 to emphasize the importance of a library card to a child’s education.

01
Sep
30
Sep

Celebration

Resources to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month in your school library.

15
Sep
15
Oct

Celebration

Resources to share information about Hispanic Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

01
Oct
31
Oct

Celebration

Resources to help school librarians celebrate TeenTober™ in school libraries.

ALA Division Conferences

29
Jul
31
Jul

Conference

This interactive three-day virtual event features expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them.

16
Oct
18
Oct

Conference

The AASL National Conference is the only national conference dedicated solely to school librarians and their unique role in education.

12
Nov
14
Nov

Conference

The Core Forum brings together practitioners & decision makers in the following areas: Access & Equity, Buildings & Operations, Leadership & Management, Metadata & Collections, Preservation & Technology.

ALA's offices and divisions sponsor various nationwide library promotions throughout the year, encouraging libraries to help raise public awareness of library issues.

Learn more about ALA policies, criteria, and general considerations regarding conference site selection.

Details on upcoming ALA Annual and LibLearnX conferences, and archives of previous ALA conferences.

May 2024
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Author Showcase with HarperCollins

May 28, 2025

Don’t wait! Celebrate the PLA 2026 Conference early with a conversation between four amazing authors.

Collection Management
Programs & Services
eLearning
Webinar
Free
Members Only
Online
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Super Searchers and Meet LEO

May 29, 2025

Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.

Information Literacy & Library Instruction
Programs & Services
eLearning
Webinar
Online
Free
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LGBTQ Pride Month

June 01, 2025

Find resources to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in your school library.

Celebration
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National Immigrant Heritage Month

June 01, 2025

Find information and resources to celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

Celebration
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Audiobook Appreciation Month

June 01, 2025

Find information and resources to celebrate Audiobook Appreciation Month with learners in your school library.

Celebration
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Rainbow Book Month

June 01, 2025

Find resources to celebrate Rainbow Book Month in your school library.

Celebration
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Fundamentals of Management 2025 - Session 4.0

June 02, 2025

This 4 week course Fundamentals of Management is designed for new managers to build the skill set they need to successfully lead their department or organization, as well as support existing managers looking to improve their skills.

Administration & Leadership
eLearning